EDISON ELEM.
EDISON ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. JOSEPH school district, located in ST JOSEPH, MO with about 420 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, EDISON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Edison Elementary School is a public elementary school located in St. Joseph, Missouri, serving students within the St. Joseph School District. Situated on North 22nd Street, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on primary education through the early elementary grade levels. It is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children in the surrounding neighborhoods.
As part of the St. Joseph school system, Edison Elementary emphasizes standard state curriculum requirements while providing various programs aimed at student growth, literacy, and social development. The school serves as a central hub for families in the area, often prioritizing community engagement and extracurricular activities that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home life. Like many schools in the district, Edison works to maintain a focus on academic achievement while addressing the diverse needs of its student body.
For more information, contact EDISON ELEM. at (816) 671-4110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST JOSEPH, MO 64501-2555
(816) 671-4110
EDISON ELEM. is a public Title I school in ST JOSEPH, MO with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ST. JOSEPH
- Total Students:
- 420
- Teachers:
- 33.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 420 students
- White
- 49.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.9%
- Two or more races
- 12.6%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.9%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.